Great place to start out and a bad place to end with. - Account Executive Adecco Employee Review

3.0
Dec 9, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

It's a very large company so they do have the infrastructure in place to withstand tough economic changes.

Cons

The branch I was in was in had poor leadership. Because base salaries are fairly low, they mostly hire people with little or no experience so they don't have an understanding of the candidates that they're recruiting or the client's needs. They let the branch managers have a lot of control so it can be quite personal and if you don't go along with everything they say then you can be ostracized. Not a very professional environment. It's hard to fill more complicated positions when you don't have good recruiters. They don't train the recruiters to research so they just rely on job boards for everything.

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5.0
May 4, 2026
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Pros

The team was great to work with

Cons

Could have used an additional recruiter for the time I was there to free up the store manager to meet with more clients

1.0
Mar 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Onboarding for new hires was smooth

Cons

My experience with Adecco Staffing Agency reflects a significant disconnect between the expectations set during onboarding and the reality of assignment execution. There appears to be a consistent misalignment between candidate skill sets and the roles they are placed into, which not only undermines performance but also creates unnecessary inefficiencies for both the employee and the client organization. Assignments are often presented without full transparency regarding scope, schedule, or operational requirements, resulting in frequent adjustments that disrupt workflow continuity and personal planning. Additionally, there is a notable deficiency in accurate and timely reporting. Communication regarding assignment details, schedule changes, and performance expectations lacks consistency and clarity. This creates ambiguity in accountability and limits the employee’s ability to effectively manage deliverables. From a process standpoint, this reflects weak coordination and insufficient control mechanisms within their staffing and reporting systems. Most concerning is the apparent lack of advocacy for the employee. A staffing agency should function as an intermediary that ensures alignment between employer needs and employee capabilities while also safeguarding fair treatment and clear communication. In this case, there is a perception that employee concerns—particularly those related to schedule changes, workload expectations, and workplace conditions—are not adequately addressed or escalated. This ultimately results in a work environment that feels transactional rather than supportive, with limited consideration for employee well-being or long-term success.

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